Psycholinguistics: Introduction and Applications

Intended for working language professionals as well as students in speech-language pathology, language education, psychology, and linguistics, this book is a completely integrated, self-contained introduction to current thinking on how our brains process language in speaking, understanding, and reading. It includes classical and recent research on first-language development, the differences between learning first and second languages, and the effects of brain damage on the use of language. The text and its accompanying CD keep the reader connected to real-world, clinical, and language-teaching applications; this is especially valuable for professionals who are using the book for self-study and for students in applied fields who need to master and use key concepts from linguistics and psychology. For students and professionals in linguistics and psychology, the book provides a clear and attractive introduction to psycholinguistics and its clinical and pedagogical applications. Technical terms are clearly explained in context and also in a large reference glossary. Throughout the book, the author writes vividly and directly, drawing on her experience as a classroom teacher, interdisciplinary researcher, author, and international lecturer. Technical terms are clearly explained in context and also in a large reference glossary.